Review of White Noise (2022) by Bertobellamy — 01 Jan 2023

'White Noise' has to be the most exasperating film of the year, but that doesn't mean it failed. Noah Baumbach's latest sure is his most unique project; the adaptation of Don DeLillo's supposedly "unfilmable" novel of the same name embraces absurdism to deliver a cryptic satire about consumerism, fatalism, and social anxiety. Adam Driver commits to one of those bonkers roles he can only make feel solemn and ridiculous; Greta Gerwig also does a good job portraying the mysterious and consternated wife. Baumbach's screenplay has its issues — its absurdist approach doesn't work all the time — but the way the story moves between drama, comedy, thriller, and even horror keeps you engaged during its 2 hours plus length.

P.S. 1: Is Raffey Cassidy slowly turning into Daniel Radcliffe?

P.S. 2: Stay for the charming credits sequence.

P.S. 3: The supermarket set built for the movie is the most satisfying thing to watch.